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Seanad: An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht, 2002: An Dara Céim (Atógáil). Twenty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill, 2002: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Sep 2002)

Timmy Dooley: I congratulate you on your new appointment, a Chathaoirligh, and I wish you every success in carrying out your constitutional duties. This is the first occasion on which I have had the honour to address the House and I am looking forward to doing so on many more occasions in the future. However, it is unlikely that I will address the House on a topic which is more important to the future of...

Seanad: Digital Hub Development Agency Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2002)

Timmy Dooley: I join my colleagues in welcoming the Minister. It is great to see him and the evident commitment he is giving to the IT sector. I know the Minister is personally very interested in technology and look forward to future developments he will bring before us. Having studied computer science and worked in the IT sector myself prior to being elected to this House, I welcome the opportunity to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2002)

Timmy Dooley: I ask the Leader to make Government time available for a debate on transport. There has been a lot of talk about the decisions being made outside the House today with reference to specific transport issues. However, there is not just a rail element involved. In my constituency there is the matter of aviation policy, given the decision of the European Court of Justice yesterday on bilateral...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2002)

Timmy Dooley: I also support the calls for a debate on planning. Some of the actions by An Bord Pleanála are unacceptable, especially the delays in dealing with complaints. A business in my area is unable to expand because of the delays by the board in making a decision.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (Resumed). (13 Nov 2002)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the Minister of State for this important debate. I also thank the Minister for his important speech which outlined the current state of the tourism sector, as well as its future prospects. I welcome the review of tourism policy which the Minister announced last week. Such a review is timely, given the economic growth of the past ten years and the fact that we now find ourselves at a...

Seanad: Rail Services and Related Transport Matters: Statements. (14 Nov 2002)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the Minister. It is his first time in the House since he undertook his new portfolio. No doubt he will continue to bring the flair and enthusiasm to the Department of Transport which he brought to the many other offices he occupied in previous Governments. In addressing this debate it is important to look at the public transport sector in general. The transport solution for citizens...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Nov 2002)

Timmy Dooley: When responding to the Opposition, the Leader should identify the hypocrisy in asking for a free vote on tonight's motion while not respecting the views of Senator White in an independent decision she made.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Nov 2002)

Timmy Dooley: I accept that, but there is hypocrisy in what the Opposition has said about Senator White's personal decision.

Seanad: Housing Grants: Motion. (20 Nov 2002)

Timmy Dooley: I thank Senator Brady for sharing his time. I join my colleagues in welcoming the Minister of State. It is good that he is in a position to listen to the diverse views we have heard.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Nov 2002)

Timmy Dooley: I join Senator Burke in calling for a debate on the cut in funding to the western development region. Some interesting facts would come out of such a debate which might surprise many Members of the House.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (27 Nov 2002)

Timmy Dooley: I join with my colleagues on all sides of the House in welcoming the Minister here today and thanking him for being with us. This is the second occasion he has been in the House in a short period of time which demonstrates that the Minister has taken up his new brief with great vigour and enthusiasm and is prepared to drive it at this important time. I welcome the establishment of the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Nov 2002)

Timmy Dooley: I join my colleagues in welcoming the spatial strategy. Is there a role for the Seanad in ensuring that the spatial strategy is adhered to by the Departments? The spatial strategy sets out the framework for development, particularly along the western corridor and in areas of Ireland that have not been developed to date. It is vital that Departments adhere to the strategy going forward. There...

Seanad: Budget Statement: Motion. (4 Dec 2002)

Timmy Dooley: I welcome the Minister of State, who is representing the Minister for Finance on this important day for the advancement of our economy. I welcome the Budget Statement and I support the motion. This is a prudent and careful budget which provides for a well managed economy. I have no doubt that it will be the keystone for our continued future economic development. We are in the middle of a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2002)

Timmy Dooley: I reiterate calls made during the week for a debate on An Bord Pleanála and some of its decisions. During that debate, I would like to refer to decisions it has not been taking, given that in my constituency there is a factory which has had to seek an overseas location due to the failure of the body to make a judgment. This morning, I received a letter from An Bord Pleanála indicating that...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

Timmy Dooley: Will the Leader consider scheduling a debate on competition in the retail sector? I am concerned by a number of headlines in today's newspapers that relate to price fixing and market sharing and rigging in the liquid milk sector at a time when the Government is trying to control to inflation and farmers are poorly paid for milk. This issue needs to be examined. I ask the Leader to consider...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2002)

Timmy Dooley: I congratulate the Minister and his Department on their work in producing this Bill. I am pleased that decisive action has been taken to ensure the production of new houses is not delayed while keeping the development of social housing to the fore. By amending the housing supply provision in Part V of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, which will allow for a more flexible approach to the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2003)

Timmy Dooley: Does the Senator condemn them?

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2003)

Timmy Dooley: Does the Senator condemn the use of such tactics?

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2003)

Timmy Dooley: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2003)

Timmy Dooley: I call on the Leader urgently to arrange a debate on security at Shannon Airport. Contrary to what Senator Ryan said, it does have a bearing on the economy of the region. The image of Shannon as a secure airport at which airlines can land is of importance. We should be concerned, not just about the 17 flights that have been lost to Frankfurt but also about the ultimate result of this....